Opinion

No doubt the B.C.

Dear Editor: Ambleside artist studios (I believe we are now up to four), which cater to a very small minority, should not be taking up prime waterfront space. They all need to be relocated elsewhere.

B.C. has now earned the dubious distinction of having the lowest minimum wage in the country.That happened Friday, after New Brunswick – previously the province with the lowest hourly wage – raised its minimum wage to $10.65, surpassing B.C.

I had children at a younger age than many of my friends, granting me status as the sage guru in all parenting matters.

Dear Editor: Open letter sent to West Vancouver mayor and council: Please do not demolish Lawson Creek Studios. I am one of the painters who rent this space weekly as a member of the North Shore Artists Guild.

Despite push back from the public and concerns from people with disabilities, the honeymoon phase of wide-open fare gates comes to a close on April 4.

Dear Editor: As a smoker of more than 30 years, I realize the detrimental heath issues it has on my health and others that I smoke around.

Last week, North Shore drivers succumbing to the temptation to reach for their cellphones got an unpleasant surprise. North Vancouver RCMP set up on Marine Drive in a utility truck, with an officer dressed as a worker perched high overhead.

For some reason, I found myself driving through Metrotown in Burnaby the other day. Whoa.

Dear Editor: In light of yet another death in Lynn Canyon, it is time that some realistic measures be taken to prevent this from happening again.